Is there a tool made for this security bolt?

[evintho]

I'm painting my house and need to remove this security door so I can blast and paint it. I need to find a tool to remove these 6 bolts that hold it to the door frame. The bolt is a larger version of what is used on commercial bathroom stalls. I know there's something out there! What's it called and where to get it? Thanks in advance!

 

[blkSRT]

I believe what you need is a one way screw bit

 

[J.A.F.E.]

One way screw remover is what you need. The driver looks like it has two pins in the end - I have seen them at Home Depot but the size you need may be bigger than what they carry. They work but you have to apply a fair amount of pressure against the screw.

 

[jonesg]

I'm painting my house and need to remove this security door so I can blast and paint it. I need to find a tool to remove these 6 bolts that hold it to the door frame. The bolt is a larger version of what is used on commercial bathroom stalls. I know there's something out there! What's it called and where to get it? Thanks in advance!

Cut a slot with carbide disk .

 

[L.Cheapo]

If that were my problem I'd knock the paint off, weld a hex nut to them, and zip them out with the impact. Replace with new upon reinstallation.

Looks like a hassle, even with the appropriate tool.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I removed a # of those a work using a left handed drill bit.

 

[DTE]

Clutch bit

 

[mr.lemons]

Dremel a slot looks like the easiest way.

 

[Dagny]

try a vise grip

 

[NYBODYMAN]

It's a clutch screw you need a clutch screw driver/bit. You see these a lot in bathroom stalls.

 

[Bagherra]

The safety lever on my Mossberg Shockwave has a similar screw....

 

[Lotek]

Angle grinder to take the heads off, pull the door off, remove screws with vicegrips.

 

[Mr Ratchet]

It's not a clutch head. Those are a whole different design. They are one way screws or also called a slotted tamper proof screw.

Grainger has different sizes.
https://www.grainger.com/product/1Z...8593!&ef_id=W3G5nAAAAHUdjAIT:20180814131909:s

 

[joe_padavano]

It's a clutch screw

No it isn't. It's an anti-tamper screw specifically designed NOT to be able to be removed without destroying it. A clutch head screw looks like this and was used on 1950s GM and Ford vehicles.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

Hmm I was always under the impression they were called clutch. Thanks for the knowledge.

 

[5ktq]

Yeah, either use a die grinder to make reverse flats, or if its in something pretty solid you could do the same with a chisel (and also break it loose at the same time)

But since you're going to refinish the door anyway it might be easier to just grind them off.

 

[seber]

Use a file to create a full screwdriver slot. Take about one minute each.

 

[1982fxr]

No it isn't. It's an anti-tamper screw specifically designed NOT to be able to be removed without destroying it. A clutch head screw looks like this and was used on 1950s GM and Ford vehicles.

Question, why such a security driven bolt for bathrooms?

So people can’t steal stainless partitions?

 

[ChaseDE]

Question, why such a security driven bolt for bathrooms?

So people can’t steal stainless partitions?

Humans are destructive by nature and tend to be bored and have a lot of time on their hands, in restrooms.

 

[CoogarXR]

No it isn't. It's an anti-tamper screw specifically designed NOT to be able to be removed without destroying it. A clutch head screw looks like this and was used on 1950s GM and Ford vehicles.

And they were everywhere on 80s and earlier mobile homes too.

 

[The Cobbler]

yup, a one way screw driver or cut a slot with a die grinder

 

[Dave455]

O.k. The screw shown by the O.P. is a one way screw, designed to be hard to remove!

Actually, very easy to remove - simply file or grind off the ‘ramps’ and simply use a regular screwdriver!

Removed a load this way!

 

[Mr Ratchet]

Clutch heads are also used in Holley carbs.

 

[1982fxr]

Humans are destructive by nature and tend to be bored and have a lot of time on their hands, in restrooms.

The same humans who, like, built the world?

Couldn’t help it.

 

[ChaseDE]

The same humans who, like, built the world?

Couldn’t help it.

No, different humans. There are those that build, and those that destroy.

 

[Joe From NY]

Angle grinder to take the heads off, pull the door off, remove screws with vicegrips.

This.

I had to remove child fall window guards to install an A/C. They had those stupid screws. I ground the heads off with my 4 1/2 inch grinder, then hit the remnant with a punch. It did the trick. I believe destruction is the only easy way.


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[driftpin]

I'm with those who use an angle grinder to slot the screw and then just use a snug-fitting blade screwdriver bit in a driver drill to remove them. Much-easier than having to grind-off the entire thing, which stands a better chance of gouging the door frame.

 

[619DioFan]

Some hardware store near me had a tool that was supposed to remove them ( basically a reverse tool of the install tool sold for them ) it didn't work. used my sawzall with a metal cutting blade , went between the bolt head and the frame. worked well for me. vise grips removed the remains once the frame was off.

 

[jimindm]

If the head sticks out you can use the external easy out sockets. I am not sure what you call them. They have reverse spirals inside the socket. I have had them for a long time for locking lugnuts. I few years ago I got some for much smaller sizes.

I have a set but I found them on the WWW. Not seeing a set but these are in smaller sizes than a lugnut

https://www.zoro.com/sk-professional-tools-socket-set-14-in-drive-772/i/G3965631/#specifications

 

[Blt2Lst]

try a vise grip

Vise grips worked for me to remove this type of bolt.

 

[HaroRider]

Question, why such a security driven bolt for bathrooms?

So people can’t steal stainless partitions?

I can tell you have never worked in a school..lol

 

[bob15]

I can tell you have never worked in a school..lol

Or been to a public restroom

 

[Eric29]

Try a pair of vampliers

 

[metaleltr]

Try a pair of vampliers

I'll second the awesome nature of vampliers for tasks such as this. Will definitely be the least destructive option.

 

[KnurledNut]

 

[FigureItOut]

I'm glad I read through the posts before posting my suggestion. That is a perfect use case for Vampliers. Mine come out a few times a year, I wouldn't ever be without them again.

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[WWheeler]

Yep

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[FANTM58]

I would take a mini grinder with a slicer disk , and cut the slot deeper
Then a straight screw driver will Handel it !

 

[disston]

I bought a clutch screwdriver over 45 years ago to adjust the door latch on my 1954 Ford. Still have the screwdriver, don't have the Ford. Used the screwdriver once.

In all these years and working on various machines I have never seen a fastener used on any type of a clutch that used this design.

 

[Wamsutta]